The 12133 / 12134 Mangaluru Super Fast Express is the fastest Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways and runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai in Maharashtra and Mangaluru Junction of Karnataka. It is currently being operated with 12133/12134 train numbers on daily basis.[1][2][3][4] From 1 March 2025 it is runnning with LHB coaches.
Background
In 2009 it was run as Mumbai–Karwar Tri-weekly Superfast Express, after within a year on 14 August 2010 the Union minister of state for railways K. H. Muniyappa flagged off Mumbai CST–Karwar Tri-weekly Superfast Express Train, the service of which has now been extended to the city, from Mangalore Junction. Its frequency also increased from tri weekly to daily.[5]
Service
The 12133/ Mumbai CSMT–Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express is the fastest Daily Superfast Express train connecting Mangaluru to Mumbai in Konkan Railway. The 12133/ Mumbai CSMT–Mangaluru Junction SF Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and covers 894 km in 14hrs30mins 12134/Mangaluru Junction–Mumbai CSMT SF Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and 894 km in 14hrs30mins. However, during monsoons the average speed is restricted to 52 km/h.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
- Thane ( TNE )
- Panvel Junction ( PNVL )
- Ratnagiri
- Kankavali
- Karmali
- Madgaon Junction ( MAO )
- Karwar ( KAWR )
- Kumta
- Bhatkal
- Mookambika Road Byndoor ( BYNR)
- Kundapura
- Udupi
- Surathkal
- Mangalore Junction
Coach composition
This train has standard LHB rakes with max speeed 130 Kmph. IT HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO BRAND NEW LHB COACHES FROM 1 MARCH 2025 AND IS RUNNING WITH 16 COACHES.
COACH COMPOSITION AFTER LHB
- 4 - General Class (unreseved)
- 5 - General Second Sleeper Class
- 2 - AC TWO TIER COACHES
- 3 - AC THREE TIER COACHES
- 2 - SLR
Traction
It is hauled by a Kalyan Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.
See also
Notes
- ^ Runs daily for every direction.
External links
- 12133/Mumbai CST–Mangaluru Junction SF Express India Rail Info
- 12134/Mangaluru Junction–Mumbai CST SF Express India Rail Info
References
- ^ "AC coach augmented on CSTM Express". The Hindu.
- ^ "Train services resume on Konkan Railway network". The Hindu. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ RESCEDULING OF TRAINS DUE TO DERAILMENT
- ^ "Trains delayed owing to mishap". The Hindu. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ "Mumbai-Karwar Super Fast Express Train Begins Service From City". daljiworld.com. 14 August 2010.
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